MODULE SPECIFICATION TEMPLATE

MODULE DETAILSModule title Introduction to Biological Sciences in NursingModule code NI403Credit valueLevelMark the box to the right of the appropriate level with an ‘X’

Level 4 x Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8Level 0 (for modules at foundation level) 20

Entry criteria for registration on this module

Pre-requisitesSpecify in terms of module codes or equivalent

BSc (Hons ) Nursing Course Entry Requirements

Co-requisite modulesSpecify in terms of module codes or equivalent

None

Module delivery

Mode of delivery Taught x Distance Placement OnlineOther

Pattern of delivery Weekly x Block Other

When module is delivered Semester 1 Semester 2(Trimester 2)

x Throughout year

OtherBrief description of module content and/ or aimsOverview (max 80 words)

To prepare first year Nursing students across all fields of practice with a fundamental knowledge of biochemical, physiological and pharmacological principles that will enable them to better understand normal and altered functioning of human body systems with particular relevance to clinical practice. This will build on and reinforce introductory sessions on relevant body systems taught during the professional practice module, supported by online resources; and will be applied to related topics contained within later modules across all fields of nursing.

Module team/ author/ coordinator(s)

David Bauckham (Module Leader), Di Collins, Terry Stubbings, Kathy Martyn, Paul Watters, Alan Monaghan, Stevan Monkley-Poole.

School Nursing and MidwiferySite/ campus where delivered

Falmer and Hastings

Course(s) for which module is appropriate and status on that course

Course Status (mandatory/ compulsory/ optional)BSc (Hons) Nursing Mandatory

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MODULE AIMS, ASSESSMENT AND SUPPORT

Aims On completion of this Module the student will be able to demonstrate a fundamental knowledge and understanding of key anatomical, biochemical, physiological and pharmacological principles related to body systems and physical health needs encountered in Nursing practice.

Learning outcomes On completion of this Module the student will be able to:

1. Describe important biochemical, structural and physiological principles that underpin knowledge & understanding of body systems

2. Demonstrate a fundamental level of knowledge and understanding of key pharmacological principles

3. Apply knowledge and understanding of human anatomy and physiology; and pharmacology to Nursing practice

Content To include:

Introduction to human physiology & revision of homeostasis, building on the 15 hours anatomy and physiology teaching in the first trimester within the Professional Practice module

Overview of the cell and cellular function, including metabolism The cell membrane and transport mechanisms Blood and body fluids Kidneys, pH and acid-base balance Digestive physiology The Central Nervous System & Peripheral Nerves Neuro-endocrine system and principles of neurophysiology Cardio-vascular and cardio-pulmonary physiology Key pharmacological principles

Learning support Content will be supported by online self-directed learning materials: http://connect.mcgraw-hill.com* and other materials on Studentcentral. These will be consistently applied to health and illness, relevant to all fields of Nursing, addressed within later modules in the programme. Tutorials will also be available on request.

Core Text (A&P) Shier, D., J. Butler and R. Lewis. 2012. Hole’s Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology. 11th Edition. New York: McGraw-Hill*McGraw-Hill Connect and Learnsmart e-learning material is based on this text

Other Recommended Texts (A&P)Clancy, J. and A. McVicar. 2009. Physiology and Anatomy for Nurses and Healthcare Practitioners. A Homeostatic Approach. 3rd Edition. London: Hodder Arnold

Foss, M.A. and T. Farine. 2007. Science in Nursing and Healthcare. 2nd Edition. Harlow: Pearson Education.

Nair, M. and I. Peate. 2013. Fundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology. 2nd

Edition. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell

Tortora, G.J. and B. Derrikson. 2012. Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology:

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International Student Version. 9th Edition. New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons

Waugh, A. and A. Grant. 2010. Ross & Wilson: Anatomy & Physiology in Health and Illness. 11th Edition. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone

Recommended Text (Pharmacology)Simonsen, T. et al. 2006. Illustrated Pharmacology for Nurses. London: Hodder Arnold

Teaching and learning activities

Details of teaching and learning activities

A combination of classroom teaching and a variety of self-directed online activities: for example true/false quizzes, Multiple Choice Questions, diagram labelling, animations.

Allocation of study hours (indicative)Where 10 credits = 100 learning hours

Study hours

SCHEDULED Classroom 48

GUIDED INDEPENDENT STUDY

Self-directed independent study and facilitated online learning

152

PLACEMENT None 0

TOTAL STUDY HOURS 200

Assessment tasks

Details of assessment for this module

Summative computer-marked question paper designed to assess both breadth and depth of student knowledge and understanding. The range of questions will be distributed across the three module learning outcomes.

Types of assessment task1

Indicative list of summative assessment tasks which lead to the award of credit or which are required for progression.

% weighting(or indicate if component is pass/fail)

WRITTEN Examination 100%

COURSEWORK None

PRACTICAL None

1 Set exercises, which assess the application of knowledge or analytical, problem-solving or evaluative skills, are included under the type of assessment most appropriate to the particular task.

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EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Area examination board BSc (Hons) Nursing Examinations Board

Refer to Faculty Office for guidance in completing the following sections

External examiners

Name Position and institution Date appointed Date tenure ends

Nichola von Fintel Lecturer in Critical Care, University of Nottingham School of Nursing Midwifery and Physiotherapy

1 Sept 2011 31 Aug 2015

QUALITY ASSURANCE

Date of first approvalOnly complete where this is not the first version

6 April 2011

Date of last revisionOnly complete where this is not the first version

Date of approval for this version

January 2014

Version number 2

Modules replacedSpecify codes of modules for which this is a replacement

Available as free-standing module? Yes No x

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